political hip-hop
subgenre of hip-hop music that emerged in the 1980s as a form of political expression and activism
58 artists in the catalog.
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GNX
Kendrick Lamar · 2024
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Tupac Shakur
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
Dr. Dre
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
Nas
East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
Kendrick Lamar
West Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
Fabri Fibra
hip-hop, pop rap
Ice Cube
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
KRS-One
East Coast hip-hop, boom bap
Public Enemy
East Coast hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop
O.S.T.R.
alternative hip-hop, hip-hop
Ice-T
West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
Ja Rule
East Coast hip-hop, contemporary R&B
MC Ren
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
MC Solaar
French hip-hop, jazz rap
Eazy-E
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
N.W.A.
West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
Rakim
East Coast hip-hop, conscious hip-hop
About political hip-hop
What is political hip-hop?
subgenre of hip-hop music that emerged in the 1980s as a form of political expression and activism
Where should I start with political hip-hop?
Start with "GNX" by Kendrick Lamar. It captures what makes political hip-hop worth exploring.
What are the best political hip-hop albums?
The political hip-hop albums worth hearing first: "GNX" by Kendrick Lamar, "King's Disease" by Nas, "King's Disease III" by Nas, "Black Panther" by Kendrick Lamar and "DAMN." by Kendrick Lamar.
How many political hip-hop artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 58 political hip-hop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
